Type of Schools
what is the difference between a public and private University/College?
Public- Funded primarily through the state government
Private- Funded through non- government means
what is study loan?
money borrowed to pay for education. This money must be payed back.
what is degree?
a statement of accomplishment given by a college to students attending and completing a higher area of study;required credits have been obtained
what is minor?
courses that enhance a student's major course of study
what is for-profit university?
post secondary institutions where the aim is to maximize profits, and forward these profits to the company's owners and shareholders
what is tuition?
a sum of money charged for instruction by a school, college, or university. Usually billed by semester
what is doctorate degree?
One of the highest levels of an academic degree typically requires the completion of a Masters Degree plus advanced graduate courses in a specialized area
what is accredited?
officially authorized or recognized
what is non-profit universitys?
post secondary institutions where profits earned are distributed to school programs; receive funding from the government, tuition and endowments
what is financial aid?
methods of paying for education/training, such as grants, scholarships, etc
what is master's degree?
an academic degree from a college or university for those who complete at least one year or prescribed study beyond the bachelors degree
what is matriculated?
accepted for admission to the college, has registered in a major and is pursuing courses toward a degree or certificate
what is certificate programs?
Training programs specific to work skills and trades that require the employee to be certified, not a college degree
what is major?
concentration of study and courses enrolled to pursue a specific degree
what is associate degree?
first degree one can earn in post secondary education; "2 year"degree
EX; Suffolk community college
what is audit?
enrolled in a course you receive no academic credit for or grade for.
what is trade school?
a school or teaching unit organized by an industry or large company to provide trade learning
what is a scholarship?
a gift of money or other aid awarded to a student to help pay for education
what is bachelor's degree?
Achieved after completion of a curriculum meeting the demands of a "4-year" college progrsm
EX: SUNY Albany
what is gpa?
grade point average: this is a numrical version of your grades each course is worth a certain number of points, which are averged together.